Traffic Engineer III

$100,000 - $130,000 / year

Engineering – Traffic Engineer III

Location:

Los Angeles, CA

• Lead and support conceptual design plans and engineering-backed recommendations in partnership with safety, planning, and design teams.
• Conduct multimodal traffic engineering analyses, including traffic operations, safety assessments, corridor/intersection studies, signal operations review, and traffic simulation/modeling.
• Prepare traffic signal timing and retiming evaluations, including signal timing sheets and implementation support as needed.
• Develop cost estimates for safety, planning, and engineering projects.
• Develop traffic signal plans, street lighting plans, ITS design, signing/striping layouts, temporary traffic control plans (TCPs), and PS&E packages using AutoCAD and/or Micro Station.
• Apply MUTCD, Caltrans, NACTO, FHWA, and local agency standards to analysis findings and design solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers and planners to integrate bicycle, pedestrian, transit, accessibility, and safety enhancements into projects.
• Support quality control, constructability review, and coordination with clients and partner disciplines.
• Mentor junior staff in traffic analysis, design best practices, and project delivery.
• Implement best practices and process improvements to enhance project efficiency and consistency.
• Support traffic group leadership with business development, scopes, fee estimates, proposals, and client coordination.

• 5+ years of experience as a traffic engineer in a consulting environment or public entity.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Micro Station.
• Proficiency in Synchro, Vistro, VISSIM, SIDRA, and/or similar traffic analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of traffic analysis, traffic operations, multimodal safety, and engineering design principles.
• Demonstrated experience preparing Plans, Specifications, and Estimates packages for traffic design-related projects, including traffic signals, signing and striping, TCPs, ITS, and/or street lighting.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple simultaneous projects with cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, MS Project, or equivalent tools.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state where the position is based, or ability to obtain within twelve months of hire; PTOE or California T.E. certification a plus.
• Transportation planning and operations experience, including signal timing, multimodal corridor studies, safety action plans, Vision Zero initiatives, or Safe System projects.
• Experience in active and non-motorized transportation planning and design.
• Experience supporting traffic operations analysis using Synchro, VISSIM, Vistro, SIDRA, or similar tools.
• Proficiency in AGI and/or Visual Lighting.
• Experience supporting grant-funded or federally funded safety and mobility projects.
• Active participation in industry-relevant professional associations and committees.

Alta offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule where most employees work from home three days per week. In-office days support our collaborative culture, one of our core values.

• Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans
• Dental/Vision: PPO
• Life Insurance:
  Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation
• 401(k):
  Alta provides a match up to 3%
• PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start
• Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability
• Additional Benefits:
  Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities